Why I am writing to you about the prophets...
It is because of the warnings about the false prophets and that they are another one of the signs of the last days.
Mark 13:21-23 (KJV)
21 And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:
22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
Just as there are many signs for us to be watching for i.e., earthquakes, wars, rumors of wars, etc., so also are false prophets.
I choose not to point at anyone. There is a lot of that. I am just saying this is another one of the signs of the end times. Yes, there have always been false prophets. But, there will be some very convincing ones on the scene and they will lead many astray.
We can pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in these matters. If in doubt, see if they are 100 percent accurate. See if they match the examples of true prophets in the scriptures. Are they also "examples of suffering affliction and patience" (James 5:10)?
1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
YBIC
Bruce Baber